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Hatteras Village is on the southern tip of Hatteras Island, one of the Outer Banks barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina. The village provides scenic views over Cape Hatteras and the iconic black-and-white-striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Since tourism is one of Hatteras Village's largest industries, the small community offers tourists several different lodging choices.

Motels

The Hatteras Marlin Motel (hatterasmarlin.com) is in the heart of Hatteras Village, putting the traveler in a location that's central to restaurants, stores and the coast. The motel has 39 rooms, which include suites and efficiencies, and each come with a microwave and mini-fridge. The motel also features boat parking and a pool. For oceanfront stays, the Sea Gull Motel (seagullhatteras.com) offers two-story motel accommodations right on the shore. Amenities at the hotel are standard, but there is complimentary Internet access, a picnic and barbecue area, outdoor pool and fish-cleaning table.

Marinas

Village Marina Motel (villagemarinahatteras.com) is a suite-only motel, operated in conjunction with the adjacent Hatteras Harbor Marina. The 12 suites each come with a fully equipped kitchenette, sitting and dining areas, along with a covered outdoor area. Guests are welcome to use the laundry room at the marina, and children ages 12 and younger stay free in their parents' room. Hatteras Harbor Marina (hatterasharbor.com) also rents out several efficiencies with views over the harbor and Pamlico Sound. The rooms share a private balcony and sleep up to six people, and the kitchenettes are fully equipped with linens and dishes. Children 12 and under stay free.

Luxury

Hatteras Landing Marina (hatteraslanding.com) offers 10 luxury rooftop apartments that range from 1,400 to 2,200 square feet. All are equipped like small homes, complete with washing machines, granite countertops and ocean views. Configurations of the apartments vary, and they sleep four to six people each. The Villas of Hatteras Landing (villasofhatteras.com) is an all-suite hotel in the village. Each of the 53 suites is equipped as a condo and includes a full kitchen, comfortable seating and a private outdoor space. All rooms come with complimentary wireless Internet access and use of the hotel pool and laundry.

Inns

Breakwater Inn (breakwaterhatteras.com) is part of Breakwater Island Resort, with an appearance that falls somewhere between a motel and a cottage. All rooms feature kitchenettes, and a complimentary continental breakfast is included with your stay. Breakwater Inn is on the waterfront, next door to Hatteras Harbor Marina. Sea Side Inn (coverealty.com) can be rented as a whole unit or split into six suites and four rooms. The inn, which opened in 1928, is decorated with antiques and has an old-world feel. Amenities include DVD players and gas fireplaces for cold coastal evenings. The Sea Side is one of several rental properties owned and operated by Cove Realty, but it is their only inn.